Forrest Gump vs My Life Without Me

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for My Life Without Me). My Life Without Me is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS My Life Without Me posterMy Life Without Me2003
Forrest GumpMy Life Without Me
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.1/10
Year19942003
Length2h 22m1h 46m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisIsabel Coixet
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganScott Speedman, Amanda Plummer, Julian Richings, Mark Ruffalo, Alfred Molina

Synopsis

Forrest Gump

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

My Life Without Me

A fatally ill mother with only two months to live creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies without telling her family of her illness.

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